Fishing Forecast

FISHING FORECAST

January 17, 2004|By Mark Blythe, Sentinel Staff Writer

FRESHWATER: Largemouth bass are in 6-to-10 feet of water, feeding on shiners in Big Lake Toho. Schooling-sized fish are in shallow waters, feeding on topwater plugs, plastic lizards and jerk baits. Fish at night for good-sized speckled perch. Use minnows for best results.

SALTWATER: Surf fishing from Titusville to Melbourne is good for pompano, whiting and bluefish. Sand fleas and shrimp work best for whiting and pompano. Use spoons or cut mullet just beyond the surf for blues.